Made To Create

In this episode I sit down with Lindsay Lederman to find out more about an area of creativity I have always been fascinated by, Art Therapy. Lindsay is the Clinical Director of The Art Therapy Project in New York. We talk about Lindsay's path to finding her passion as an Art Therapist, what happens inside the walls of an art therapy session, and how covid has both created challenges and oppor...

Hair stylist, singer, motivational speaker, mom, and non-profit leader! Lindsey has led such a full and creative life. The twists and turns of her story have allowed her to bring exactly who she is to the world. All by saying "well, let's see what happens..." and "give more than you take". Through her non-profit What You Deserve, Lindsey is using her creative spark to help...

Sometimes chasing creativity is as simple as making it fun and setting some attainable habits. In this episode Laura Haver and I sit on on my patio to talk about creativity, writing, being a mom and how to have fun with all of it. Laura is an author and coach helping busy & overwhelmed parents have fun & connect w/their kids through play, coaching & communication. I was so encouraged a...

It was so great talking with my new friend (and new favorite IG follow), April Dillow. We talk about creativity that was born out of hard times. Which I think is appropriate for our current 2020 woes. Let's talk about how to be creative during difficult seasons! Follow April on Instagram @thestampedlily

You are going to love this awesome interview with Interior Designer and Owner of Serendipity Design, Pam Martin Johnston. We discuss her journey to interior design (spoiler alert, it was also somewhat serendipitous), the difference between interior designers and interior stylists and how creativity shows up in the aesthetics as well as functionality of interior design. Pam has such a passion for s...

In part two of my conversation with Cody, we do a little catch up after 7 weeks of lockdown. And then we dive into my personal creative journey which sparks SO MUCH great conversation. You'll get a peek into our marriage and family life, but most of all you will hear the different ways we came to our shared philosophies of creativity. This was a lot of fun!

Part 1 of a two part conversation with my Husband, Cody. We talk about his creative journey, and what creativity looks like in these strange days of being quarantined. This conversation really does go to some cool places and Cody and I both hope you enjoy it. Stay tuned for part two in the second half of April. Stay safe, healthy, and creative out there friends! Find Cody on Instagram: @codyjvermi...

Such an inspiring conversation with storyteller, animator, artist, and all around amazing creative, Matthew Luhn! Don't know that name? Well, you certainly know his work... From the Simpsons, to your childhood commercials, to Pixar... Matthew has had an amazing creative career. And through it all, he continuously pursued his dreams and goals while building up his skill sets along the way. Lis...

Alanna Barrera of Cub and Cuppy never set out to start a decorative cookie business. But we are so glad she did! Listen as she shares her story of finding her creative passion during a difficult season, balancing motherhood as a soloprenuer, and all the antics that ensued along the way. I've known (and loved) Alanna since we were all teenagers. Her family is like a second family to ours. So g...

I really enjoyed this conversation with the owner of a brand new creative venue in Temecula called The Craft House. Anita Maldonado shares about her journey of creativity and the process of launching her creative dream! The Craft House Temecula is opening February 22, 2020 Follow The Craft House on instagram at @thecrafthousetemecula to stay up to date!

For the first episode of 2020, I sit down with my long time friend and super-hero of creativity, Roberto Comparan. From graphic design, to painting, to blogging, to art shows, to being a creative director... Roberto is one of the most creative people I have ever met. It was so awesome hearing his creative journey, how he balances creative work with family life, and how his faith interacts with his...

In this episode I sit down with Yang Jiang, Creativity Coach and Founder of the Hidden Artist. We talk about her journey to creativity and her current role in helping others find their creative voices. As she mentions, people often check in on one another's relationships, health and virtually all other aspects of life. However, we rarely ask the question, "how is your creativity doing la...

This month I sat down with Aurora Vilchis. She is a beautiful lady with an equally beautiful soul! Our conversation centered around wholeness and what it means to be a whole person while taking on creative endeavors. So often being a "creative" is associated with being a dreamer rather than a doer; an idea person; someone with their head in the clouds... Rarely is "creative" as...

What do social justice, jewelry, and salad spinners have to do with finding your true creative self? Kassi Grunder explains it all in the latest Made to Create Episode. Here's a little teaser: "My work is connecting people with the tools that they need for the season of their life. Right now it’s jewelry. It could be something totally different 10 years from now, and I’m okay with that…...

In this episode I sit down with Songwriter and Musician Kyle Reynolds. We talk about his  journey and experiences as a musician and overall creative. Our conversation was full of incredible wisdom about living life to its fullest and the importance of just showing up to continue doing the things you love even in the moments when you don't feel like it. As Kyle says, “Some days are gonna be fi...

In this episode, I sit down with Gallie Fisher to talk about her creative journey as a musician. Her story is powerful and beautiful. Chock full of wisdom and insights that I didn't expect, I was so pleasantly surprised by this conversation. I am sure you will love this episode and the amazing Gallie Fisher. If you'd like to learn more about Gallie, you can follow her on social media @ga...

Welcome to the Made to Create Podcast, hosted by me, Jen Vermillion. In this episode, I will explain where the idea for this podcast came from and share some of my own creative journey. Please hit that subscribe button so you can continue to hear interviews with makers, artists, and creatives of all kinds. Song "Come Around" by Gallie Fisher . Used with permission.